The Barloworld Cymot Pro Cycling Team, formally known as NCCS Pro Cycling Team, is set to represent Namibia at the upcoming 2025 Volta a Angola, a prestigious nine-stage international cycling tour taking place from 30 October to 9 November. The race will commence in Namibe, located on Angola’s scenic southwestern coast, and conclude in the...
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Gunners, Fighters define season targets … as Otjiwarongo derby nearing
Zebaldt Ngaruka Two Otjiwarongo-based emier league outfits Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters FC set their goals for the upcoming Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 league campaign. Gunners finished fifth in the league last season while Life Fighters, better known as Kahirona, gained promotion to the elite league from Northern-West Stream First Division. In an...
Hockey teams rally support for World Cup
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Hockey Union is set to host a lively and meaningful “Padel for Purpose” tournament today at the Nampadel in Windhoek. A fundraising drive to help send the country’s U/21 men’s and women’s teams to their respective Junior World Cups later this year. Both teams made history in April when they finished...
Ongos 7s rugby finale set for this Saturday
Hilma Nalupe The final leg of the Ongos Sevens Rugby will take place this Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, marking the climax of an exciting three-leg tournament that has already visited Lüderitz and Swakopmund. According to Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) board member Herman Rust, the competition will feature three pools of five...
Gladiators fall to Zambia but Lebang continues to learn
Namibia’s Brave Gladiators suffered a 4-2 defeat against Zambia’s Copper Queens in the first leg of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier, played on Wednesday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa. The result puts Namibia in a challenging position heading into the return leg, which will take place on Sunday in Zambia. To keep...
Volleyball League finale set for Swakopmund
Hilma Nalupe The final round of the MTC Volleyball National League takes place in Swakopmund this weekend, marking the end of an intense season filled with fierce competition, high emotions and the crowning of Namibia’s top volleyball teams. Fans can expect a dramatic finish as champions are decided, top performers honoured and some teams relegated...
Golden Oldies ready for clash against Legends
Hilma Nalupe Football fans in Karibib can look forward to an action-packed day when the Namibian Golden Oldies host the Legends of Botswana on 1 November 2025. The encounter will see both teams, made up of players aged 60 and above, reignite their friendly rivalry following Namibia’s emphatic 10 – 2 victory in Charles Hill,...
Excitement builds for Alex Angermund race day
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Rehoboth race track will come alive tomorrow as some of Namibia’s fastest racehorses and most passionate horse racing fans gather for the annual Standard Bank Alex Angermund Race Day in the Hardap region. The event, valued at N$200 000, is sponsored by Standard Bank and PayPulse, with the prize money to be...
Tales of the Legends – Tribute to a quartet of departed football legends
Tellingly, the author came to know Samuel ‘Olly’ Tjizumaue, through his cousin. My departed trusted buddy Billy Tuahepa found him to be an extremely cool, calculated boy of decent upbringing, an elegant dresser, well-spoken and very respectful young man of mild manners, amongst his many commendable traits. A product of the Kuisebmund Secondary School in...
Excitement builds as NPFL season kicks off
As the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) kicks off today, Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb expects a tough start to the campaign. Reflecting on last season’s performance, he said his team finished sixth, which fell short of their target. “Our aim was to finish in the top three, and that remains our ambition this...









